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Are you hungry to know more of God? Are you occasionally confused about how the Old Testament relates to Christ? Are you exhausted and in need of a “pause”? Renewal 2017 is an opportunity for all who seek Jesus to take a break from their regular schedules and to gather together for spiritual renewal. We invite you to set aside this weekend on your calendar, to open your mind for excellent teaching, to open your heart for a special worship experience, and to open your eyes to see the work of God in this world.Dr. Richter’s passion is to make the real people who lived in the real space and time of the Old Testament come alive for her students. She is currently a Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College, and was a Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Seminary for nine years. A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Harvard University, Dr. Sandra Richter combines history, archeology, geography, and ancient Near East languages to bring the Old Testament to life. She is the author of the critically acclaimed “Epic of Eden” book and lecture series. Her teaching at Renewal 2017 will explore people groups, culture, history, and redemptive themes in the book of Ruth. Dr. Richter's husband will also speak during the weekend. His bio is below. Dr. Steven Tsoukalas is the author of twelve books and several articles. Dr. Tsoukalas’ expertise is in religions and Christian theology. He has taught for Wesley Biblical Seminary and Wheaton College and is founder of Sound Doctrine Ministries, a ministry dedicated to evangelizing people in non-Christian and pseudo-Christian religions and aiding the Church to do the same.